Enrollment
646
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Augusta, GA
Walker Traditional Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Traditional Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130438001556
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Traditional Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 42
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Traditional Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks #5 of 42 public schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Traditional Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Traditional Elementary School
Walker Traditional Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 646 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Walker Traditional Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walker Traditional Elementary School compares
Walker Traditional Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
White 10.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Walker Traditional Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Walker Traditional Elementary School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walker Traditional Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Traditional Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walker Traditional Elementary School
How many students attend Walker Traditional Elementary School?
Walker Traditional Elementary School has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Traditional Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Traditional Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Traditional Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Walker Traditional Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Traditional Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Traditional Elementary School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Traditional Elementary School?
Walker Traditional Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walker Traditional Elementary School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Traditional Elementary School ranks #5 of 42 public schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Walker Traditional Elementary School a good school?
Walker Traditional Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Walker Traditional Elementary School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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